Accountant - audit preparation (Buffalo, NY)

Summit Cobalt Auto Group is a Buffalo company supplying vehicle parts and service. We are hiring an Accountant to take on audit preparation. Service hours are steady. What you will do • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with warranty claims. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 20 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Buffalo. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.